With high temperatures and humidity expected around the area over the next several days, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is asking residents to conserve energy and prepare for a power outage. Energy conservation and cooling ideas from the PUC include turning off non-essential appliances and as many lights as possible; postponing using appliances that produce heat until after 7 p.m.; and spending as much time as possible in rooms that do not receive direct sunlight.

(Photos taken by Sandy Giordano: City Manager Sam Gill, Mayor Walker, code enforcement officer James Bologna, Act 47 coordinator Debbie Grass, Laura Rubino, Corporation for Economic Development and Mike Sangus met with reps. from the PA housing Alliance)

Leaders of Aliquippa are teaming up with the PA Housing Alliance to create a task force to improve conditions in the city. Beaver County News Correspondent, Sandy Giordano, has details…

 

 

 

 

WEATHER FORECAST FOR FRIDAY, JULY 19TH, 2019

 

*** Western Pennsylvania will be dealing with dangerously hot weather today. The National Weather Service says temps could reach the mid 90’s with heat index values as high as 105 degrees. A heat advisory goes into effect at noon and runs until tomorrow night throughout the western portion of the state. The hot and humid conditions could quickly cause heat stress or heat stroke if precautions aren’t taken. **

 

*** HEAT ADVISORY FROM 12 NOON TODAY UNTIL 8:00pm
SATURDAY ***

TODAY – PARTLY SUNNY. A STRAY SHOWER OR
THUNDERSTORM IS POSSIBLE. HIGH – 93.

TONIGHT – SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS THIS EVENING,
THEN PARTLY CLOUDY AFTER MIDNIGHT.
LOW – 75.

SATURDAY – SUNSHINE AND CLOUDS MIXED. VERY HOT.
HIGH – 96.

SUNDAY – VARIABLE CLOUDS WITH SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH – 91.

The following COOLING CENTERS are available to the public Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM (unless noted otherwise) when the temperature is HIGHER THAN 90 DEGREES.

PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS
The Cornerstone – 1217 7th Ave., Beaver Falls
New Brighton Municipal Building – 610 Third Ave. New Brighton
Free Methodist Church – 480 Jefferson St., Rochester
Uncommon Grounds Cafe – 380 Franklin Ave., Aliquippa
The Center for Hope – 740 Park Rd., Ambridge (hours: M-W 11AM-3PM; Thursday 11AM-6:30PM includes a hot meal)

For more information: Please call The Cornerstone at 724-846-6400 ext. 14
After business hours, call the Homeless Hotline at 724-714-6203

It was announced yesterday that a Beaver Falls man was sentenced in the federal court in Pittsburgh. Beaver County Radio News correspondent, Sandy Giordano, has more…

Beaver County residents should be aware of the extreme temperatures that are coming this weekend. The National Weather Service cautions to residents to be sure to stay cool. Beaver County Radio News Intern, Christina Sainovich, has the details…

A woman in Aliquippa was charged with resisting arrest on June 14th. She claims that she could not be arrested because she is pregnant. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent, Sandy Giordano, has more on the story…

A Hopewell man who was charged for theft and his involvement in a high speed chase in June will have his first hearing next Monday. Beaver County Radio News Correspondent, Sandy Giordano, has more on the story…

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